We introduce the new campaign to Keep Antibiotics Working, fronted by our mascot Andi Biotic, and look at why we all need to be more aware of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).
In November, PHE published the second annual ESPAUR report describing the surveillance of antibiotic resistance and antibiotic use in England. The report brings together three crucial data sets, some of which weren’t previously in the public domain: antibiotic prescribing in …
We hope that through the full range of Health Matters antimicrobial resistance content we have made a strong case for action by professionals at local level. The message to individuals/patients is clear and the need for continued national and international …
Earlier this year a report from the Centre for Mental Health and Royal College of GPs highlighted that too many women are ‘falling through the cracks’ and not getting the help they need for mental health problems during and after …
The NHS England Five Year Forward View and Public Health England’s From Evidence into Action highlight the need to focus on a preventative approach to improve population health and wellbeing and to ensure health and social care costs remain affordable. PHE …
The John Lewis Christmas ad has become synonymous with the start of the festive season, along with Black Friday sales and twinkly lights along local high streets. This year the company partnered up with Age UK for its Man on …
We’re pleased to bring you our round-up highlighting some of PHE’s online activity from the past week. Here’s your chance to catch up on what you might have missed including: Sugar Awareness Week We supported the week, sharing information including our 'Sugar …
In March 2014 I described how waiting to be called downstairs to receive feedback from the external team reviewing the progress of the Science Hub programme was like sitting outside Headmaster’s office. Waiting to hear if Government had agreed our …
Today is World AIDS Day, an opportunity for people around the world to come together in the fight against HIV, support those living with the virus and remember those who have died from HIV and AIDS. Our understanding of HIV …
We’re pleased to bring you our round-up highlighting some of PHE’s online activity from the past week. Here’s your chance to catch up on what you might have missed including: HIV Testing Week This week was #HIVTestWeek. We used the opportunity …
Winter is almost upon us and we have recently launched a variety of initiatives to support people to stay well and independent through the season. These include the annual seasonal flu vaccine programme, the cold weather plan for England, and …
